The PlayStation Portal has never been offered at a discount, but savvy gamers can still save on a used unit. Amazon Resale, previously known as Amazon Warehouse, currently has PlayStation Portals in Used: Like New condition available for just $149.88, shipped. Given that the new retail price is $199, this represents a substantial 25% savings. Note that a Sony warranty might not be included, but these items still benefit from Amazon's standard 30-day return policy, just like new purchases. Given the popularity of this deal, we expect these units to sell out quickly.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $149.88
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Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal
$199.99 save 25%$149.88 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition
Looks and functions as if it were new. Moderate packing damage observed during inspection.
The PS Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5, resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen at its center. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device by streaming games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller retains the same advanced features as the DualSense, such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the traditional touchpad. The Portal allows you to stream games even when away from home, provided you have access to a stable and fast internet connection. It's important to note that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it is strictly a remote player for the PlayStation 5, requiring a PS5 to function.
Excitingly, Sony has recently expanded the capabilities of the PS Portal. You no longer need a PS5 to play games on it. Thanks to a new feature, users can now stream games directly from Sony's PlayStation Now cloud streaming service without a PS5. With this update, Portal owners can connect to either their PS5 or Sony’s cloud servers, which have seen quality of life improvements through a beta update launched in April. Opting for cloud streaming grants access to a library of over 120 games, including titles like Ghost of Tsushima, Resident Evil 3 Remake, The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. It's important to mention that to utilize this feature, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which at $18 per month, is a more budget-friendly option compared to purchasing a $500 PS5 and additional games.
While the PlayStation Portal is a dedicated solution for streaming PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home, it's not the only option available. You can achieve similar functionality by using the PS Remote Play app on various mobile devices, including other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting this up is more complex, and you'll miss out on some of the DualSense's unique features.
PlayStation Portal Review by Seth Macy**
"The PlayStation Portal is the most surprising device I've ever come away from loving after going in loaded with skepticism. It's such a better experience than using your phone with a slap-on controller, and it works so much better than I was anticipating. I really love the freedom it gives me to play my PS5 from anywhere with decent WiFi coverage, especially when the rest of my family was using the TV to (somewhat ironically) play the Switch. Bearing in mind that it’s in no way a stand-alone device and 100% requires a PlayStation 5 to function at all, the biggest things keeping the Portal from being a truly amazing device are its current lack of a way to access WiFi that requires a web browser to log in, and its lack of Bluetooth support for audio. For now, it's a great device that represents the best current solution for PlayStation Remote Play, and if it weren't for those two baffling caveats, I'd call this a must-own device for every PS5 owner who enjoys playing games on handheld – or has to compete for the household TV."
